Laureate Gala Auditions

Audition to Perform on our Laureate Galas in

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

All INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, ENSEMBLES & COMPOSERS

Apply By January 6, 2025

To perform a Concerto with Orchestra click here

For more performance opportunities visit us at colORCHESTRA & Sound Espressivo Competition

 
 

Laureate Gala

Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall

February 17 & 20, 2025; April 30, 2025; June 28 & 30, 2025

Apply with a video

Selected musicians are invited to the

LIVE ONLINE AUDITION

SOLOISTS, DUOS, TRIOS, & VARIOUS CHAMBER ENSEMBLES MAY AUDITION
Applications must be submitted by January 6 at 11:59PM EST (23:59) 
 

Selected musicians will a pay a performance package fee and receive:

  •  Photos

  • Medals; Certificates

  • Full color brochure (digital and printed)

  • Complimentary tickets

  • An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of

       classical music radio shows

  • Letters of recommendation and other support

      (provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges,

       other programs and competitions)

  • Professional Portfolio packets available upon request 

 All performers and their teachers will receive a certificate of merit.

DATES & DEADLINES

January 6, 2025 at 11:59PM EST (23:59) - Completed Application, preliminary video, and fee are DUE

Online Tech Checks - TBD

Live Virtual Auditions

January 31 - February 3, 2025

May 9 - 12, 2025

• Selected musicians will be invited to audition live on a public Internet broadcast* and will receive a Tech Preparation Session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers

• Live auditions are judged in real time.

• Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback.

• During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges.

​• The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested.

• To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare

  required technical setup

*See FEES section for applicable Audition fees

Gala Laureates

INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON

Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016.

A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives.

In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Steve Robinson

James Adler Audience Favorite AWARD — $250 

Piano and Composition

"It is very important to have the audience participate in this competition! It engages the listener and encourages our  wonderfully talented contestants.

I am delighted to co-found the James Adler Audience Favorite Award  for the Sound Espressivo Global Music Competition. Sit back, listen, enjoy -- and please vote!"

~James Adler, Pianist and Composer

Photo: Frank Gimpaya

Repertory

Standard instrumental and vocal repertoire of all periods, including contemporary, Jazz, Art Songs, Opera/Oratorio, “Crossover”, Golden Age Musical Theatre.

  • Memorization is not required but is strongly encouraged for all soloists.

  • Individual movements taken from larger works are acceptable 

  • Simplified arrangements and incomplete movements are not accepted 

iClassical Academy Awards

iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions

We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music

Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience.

iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland

International Panel of Judges

Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage.

To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here

​Application fees

  • $75 per soloist, composer, or per Chamber Ensemble

  • $400 per Large Ensemble (9-18 members)

Audition Fees

• Recital soloist $150

• Chamber Ensembles $200

Performance Fees

Fees vary pending the length and requirements of the selected repertoire. Inquire within for quotes.

All performance fees include…

• Access to the archival video and photos of your performance

• A certificate, medal, & color program booklet commemorating the event

• Tickets to the event

• VISA support letters and recommendations upon request

Questions and More Information

• Feel free to contact us anytime with questions and inquires. Email us at james.vchs@gmail.com or call/text us at 716-800-9819.

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